Trivia: A&P dominated which industry in the 20th century?
Tobacco
Grocery
Furniture
Hardware
Correct Answer: Grocery
So why is this answer correct? : The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, better known as A&P, was founded in 1859 as a tea-importing business. Over the decades, it expanded into multiple retail stores and began offering goods such as spices, coffee, and food items. By 1969, A&P was the largest grocery chain in the U.S., with thousands of locations, and roughly double the sales of its closest competitor, Safeway.